MANUREWA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 109, 17 November 1915, Page 3

MANUREWA.

RED CROSS TEA. Despite the inclement w.ather there was a Urge gathering at the Red C'OS9 tea given by Mis C. (Joxhcad and Mrs Lovt 11, both of Weymouth road, at the Maiturewa Public Hell on Saturday last. A good sprinkling of men wes a conspicuous featuie. The hall was very nicely decorattd and the tables laden with provisions gave indication of a gieat deal of preparation and tasteful display. During the aftsrnoon songs were given by Mrs Margetts, Miss Freehney and Mr O'fla-a; r. citations by Miss Lovell and Messrs H. V. Burton anl O'Hara. Tbe fu'etion was a t u'y sociatlj B'lccets ri tarring some JEB to the funds 'it the Victoria League. Before cl siog the proceedings Mrs Williamson, of the Victoria League, apologised, owing to the very inclement weather, for the absence of some eight or nine wounled soldie s. In stating tte objects of tin Ked Crocs tas she explained that all funds derived from that source were utilised by the Victoria Leagu\ The o ganisation had already despatched seme 34 large casea if rarm winter clothigng to the toys at the tront. The packing and the whole of the work was done by the women of the Victoria League. Further, the League had sent £l6O to Dr Parkes for distribution among the boys. Referring to the proposal for the amalagmation of the vaiiiui Societies, the speaker in no uncertain voice -denounced the proposal. She trusted the amalgamation would not be insisted on, as it would undoubtedly t>nd to destroy individual action. The League had a work all its own, and to throw the work of her Society in'o one big cauldron or boiling pot where they lost their idei.tity, she felt sure would be a big mistake. Appreciation of their eiforts was a strong feature with' women's woik. The amalgamation of the Patriotic, Navy and oilier Leagues she was sure wss not in the beßi interests of the cause. Ths speaker closed a spirited address by appealing for funds to supply boviil and raincoats to the boys who, as she said, were giving of their best, and they therefore demanded both our prayers and our utmost self-sacrifice. A bazaar and concert in aid of the Patriotic fund will be held in the Manurewa Hall next week. Residents are invited to make gifts to the value of one shilling upon entering the hall, and these will be auctioned during the evening. Stalls will be set up, competitions promoted, and supper provided at the extra cost of sixpence. Quite a stir locally has been created by the miniature riot which occurred in the Hail last week. It iB said that the local cadets are not at all satisfied with the manner in which their drills arc conducted, and they look this mistaken form of bringing the fact under ths notice of the Defence Department. The Public Hail is somewhat damaged as a result of the demonstration, and til 3 culprits will assuredly be asked to make soid the luss either in Court or voluntary. The names of the rhters have been furnished, and t.ha list would make interesting reading if published.